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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.58, 9,365.88 and 5,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.58, 9,365.88 and 5,848.96 is: 8,061.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.58 : 9,365.88 = 5,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.58/9,365.88 = 5,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.58x = 9,365.88 × 5,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.58x = 54,780,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,780,657.48/6,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.22

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